Director of Nursing

POSITION: Director of Nursing

SCHEDULE: Full-time/ Monday – Friday/ 8am-4:30pm

FACILITY: Western Virginia Regional Jail

LOCATION: Salem, VA

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.

When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.

You make a difference.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE … then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS

We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) company match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible and accountable for structuring comprehensive planning and implementing the Nursing services program that guides the delivery of a quality health care program. Also responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation as needed. Directs and guides patient teaching activities and ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and/or direct planning, priority setting and the development of policies and procedures for health care activities that are in compliance with contractual requirements, Mohave County Sherriff’s Office and national standards.

• Coordinate and monitor orientation, in-services and continuing education within Nursing Services. Responsible for coordinating and providing clinical orientation and nursing in-service training.

• Coordinate the development, provision and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of quality care.

• Conduct recruitment/retention efforts for Nursing Services.

• Participate in the development and administration of a budget for Nursing Services.

• Participates in and chair Nursing Services committees (e.g., Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, etc.) develop and implement procedures, audits and nursing in-services.

• Receive and review daily outpatient and infirmary reports

• Conduct regular meetings with nursing staff and ensure the practice of nursing is consistent with current standards.

• Act as Administrator on call for nursing emergencies or nursing staff needs.

• Develop and maintain staff schedule for Nursing Service in accordance with contract terms of nursing coverage. Responsible for making changes in time schedules, and granting special requests for time off, if applicable.

• Serve as representative for, and/or liaison between, nursing services and other health care providers, as well as Health Services Administrator, and coordinate patient care with other departments.

• Provide guidance to the nursing staff in patient care problems and following established protocols, and delegate responsibility within the scope of the employee’s abilities

• Support and participate in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and patient care. Evaluate employees’ performance to ensure and maintain quality care.

• Keep abreast of and follow through on incidents occurring on all shifts.

• Review all discrepancies in sharps and tool counts, investigate, reconcile and forward written findings to the Health Services Administrator.

• Review all medication errors and forward written findings to the Health Services Administrator.

• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Health Services Administrator.

• Assist in responding to applicable grievances.

• Assess established policies and review policies as needed.

• Submit monthly report of audits.

• Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the HSA.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Current, unrestricted Virginia Registered Nursing License

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Associate’s Degree required; Bachelors’ Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum two to three (2-3) year of clinical, supervisory experience; correctional nursing experience a plus